Hey Scotty,
My wife was driving our 2013 grand caravan (I know, rolling piece of junk) when the power steering and brakes suddenly stopped working. She used the e-brake to stop, turned it off then back on and now it seems fine but she doesn't trust that van anymore and won't drive it with our kids in the back. We are looking at replacing it with a full size truck. I would like a Tundra, but they are too expensive so I'm looking at F150s. Used trucks are so expensive now, I might have to settle for something older or with higher mileage than I'd normally look for. Hoping to get something less than 8 years old and keep it for 10+ years.
Any idea on how long I can expect an F-150 to last, age and mileage? Looking at either the V8 or V6 ecoboost.
Thanks!
2013-17 F150 5.0 V8 W/ 6 speed is one of the better modern trucks made in my opinion. Those 1st and 2nd gen 5.0s are rock solid and simple. The transmission is a ZF design which if you look up ZF is one of the best auto transmission manufacturers out there. With proper maintenance that motor will go 400k mi before a overhaul.
Scotty answers this question pretty often, stay away from the EcoBoost engines if you want longevity. Using a tiny turbocharged, gasoline direct injected V6 engine to move a full size truck and payload isn't all too wise on Ford's part if they want a lasting product. All of the extra pressure from the turbo and fuel injection will prematurely wear out that tiny engine. They're forcing a 2.7L V6 to produce 325 horsepower and 400 ft-pounds of torque, numbers that are higher than my '17 Mustang's naturally aspirated 3.7L V6. My 1999 Ranger has a 3.0L V6 that's naturally aspirated and has standard fuel injection, it only produces 145 horsepower. That engine has gone 267,000 miles and still starts right up, the EcoBoost will not likely last that long without some expensive issues. The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 produces more power and torque compared to the 5.0, the bigger displacement helps with the pressure issues in the small engine, but it still won't last as long as the 5.0 V8, which is naturally aspirated and has ordinary fuel injection. Get the V8 if you want something that will last. I would also stay away from the GM/Ford joint 10-Speed automatic transmission. They are known to have problems.
Thanks for taking the time to respond. The V8 is my first choice and what I am focused on getting, followed by the 3.5L Turbo. I wouldn't consider the 2.7 for the reasons you mentioned.
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